Cox joins Messer with significant experience leading financial operations in the chemical industry to drive strategic growth
Bridgewater, N.J., U.S., November 4, 2024 – Messer, the largest privately held industrial gases company in the world, today announced that Kory Cox has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Messer Americas. He brings more than 30 years of diverse financial and operating experience to his new role at Messer.
Cox will lead all aspects of Messer’s finance organization working closely with the finance teams across the businesses in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Colombia, and Chile, and coordinating financial activities with Messer’s corporate office in Germany.
“We are pleased to welcome Kory to Messer. Kory’s professional experience will be important as we execute on our growth strategy," said Elena Skvortsova, president and chief executive officer for Messer Americas. “His proven business, financial and strategic leadership will be essential as we navigate the changing market landscapes in the years ahead.”
Cox joins Messer from Kraton Pine Chemicals where he served as CFO, leading financial reporting enhancement, post-merger integration, and a successful $350 million debt refinancing effort. He has played a pivotal role in managing mergers and acquisitions, optimizing finance and IT structures, and improving management board reporting, and has a broad range of expertise including internal audit, Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance, business unit financial management and cost reduction strategies. Cox holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting from the University of Houston, and has also held senior roles at Kraton Corporation, LyondellBasell Industries, and Air Products & Chemicals.
“I am excited to join Messer Americas and lead the Finance organization supporting the company’s plan to enable new growth opportunities, drive long-term value and ensure sustainable success of the business vision and strategies,” Cox said. “My focus will be on driving operational efficiency and maintaining financial discipline to enhance profitability and business partnering."
Kory Cox, Executive Vice President and CFO for Messer Americas
About Messer
Messer is the largest privately held industrial gas business in the world and a leading industrial and medical gas company in North and South America. Messer offers more than 125 years of expertise in industrial, medical, specialty and electronics gases. The company delivers quality gases, related services and technology via an extensive production and distribution network. Health and safety, sustainability practices and environmental protection are core Messer values that are embedded in the company’s daily operations.
Messer Americas is part of the Messer SE & Co. KGaA, representing an approximately $4.7 billion USD enterprise with presence in the Americas, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit: www.messeramericas.com.
